GRE Word List
STAMP
to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
The meaning of the word stamp is to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument.
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herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
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protuberance | something that is protuberant |
incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
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